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Free Fall (DVD)
D. B Sweeney, Ian Gomez, Jayson Blair, Malcolm McDowell, Coley Speaks, …
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Sarah Butler stars in this thriller produced and directed by Malek
Akkad. When an employee at Gault Capital suddenly dies in
mysterious circumstances, his colleagues are left wondering about
what really happened. When curious co-worker Jane (Butler)
discovers that the deceased was looking into the potential fraud of
Gault and its owner Thaddeus Gault (Malcolm McDowell), Jane decides
to dig a little deeper and see what she can find. After Thaddeus
gets wind of Jane's investigation, he sends a hitman (D.B. Sweeney)
to silence her. As Jane attempts to flee the building she gets
trapped in the elevator and must work out a way to escape the
relentless killer.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Agony (Hardcover)
Federico De Roberto; Translated by Andrew Edwards
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R756
Discovery Miles 7 560
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In the noble and dangerous times of medieval France, the young
knight Aubrey de Montdidier, nephew of the Count of Montargis, has
been strangely murdered. His friend the brave Sieur DeNarsac,
captain of the count's men-at-arms, and Thierry, a young page, must
now solve the tragic mystery. Yet it is a magnificent white
wolfhound by the name of Dragon -- Montdidier's faithful companion
-- who brings an unexpected, shocking conclusion to the puzzle of
his master's untimely death.New York Times best-selling authors
Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton weave a tapestry of
intrigue, power, loyalty, and friendship in this novel based on the
captivating French legend of Montargis.
DOWN TO THE SUNLESS SEA explores the time Coleridge spent in
Gibraltar, Malta, Sicily and mainland Italy, where he had planned
to recover his health, escape the clutches of opium and gain
inspiration from the landscape; however, the reality would prove
very different. After his short sojourn in Gibraltar, Coleridge
arrived in Malta, where he became acquainted with the British
Governor, Alexander Ball. He settled into Maltese life, initially
taking on the role of acting Under-Secretary. Travelling to Sicily,
Coleridge embraced the islands landscapes but was shaken to find
the opium poppy was an important local crop. The Mediterranean
would not prove the solution to his addiction. He visited the
Consul, G. F. Leckie, and was invited to stay with him at a house
on the site of Timoleon's Roman villa. The poet visited the
antiquities of Syracuse and at the opera house encountered the
soprano, Anna-Cecilia Bertozzi, nearly succumbing to her charms.
Back in Malta, he was offered rooms in the Treasury building (now
the Casino Maltese) and took up the post of Public Secretary. Legal
pronouncements in Italian bear Coleridges signature. Leaving behind
these matters of state, he drifted through the Italian peninsula,
engaging with a coterie of artistic ex-pats when in Rome. His
listless, half-hearted, and financially embarrassed attempts at the
Grand Tour included a narrow escape from French troops. Coleridges
Mediterranean sojourn impacted on his life and writing, not to
mention his health, which saw a marked decline, leading to his
final years in Highgate under the roof of a friendly doctor. Down
to the Sunless Sea is a literary reflection on the fact that the
sun-filled Mediterranean was not the tonic he had first imagined.
This book is the first in-depth study of the debates over
devolution in the four nations of the UK in the period up to 1939.
It explores divergent trends and attitudes towards the principle of
devolution at both local and national (UK) levels, explains the
limitations of devolution as a political ideal and the inherent
contradictions in the debates over devolution which were
unresolvable in the period under study. The book also demonstrates
the enduring potency of an all-British context and of the influence
and power of those who wished to defend the status quo. It
investigates the role of national - and Imperial - identities in
the debates over devolution, highlighting the continuing value and
importance of 'Britishness' and British identity as vital factors
in moulding popular opinion and support for established systems of
governance. In so doing, the book offers fresh perspectives on the
development of nationalisms in the 'Celtic fringe' during this
period and demonstrates the problems and limitations of such
identities as ways of mobilizing political opposition. -- .
This text reviews the current scene in careers education and
examines a range of different approaches in practice. It seeks to
show how staff can use and adapt these ideas to implement change
and improve careers education.
This text reviews the current scene in careers education and
examines a range of different approaches in practice. It seeks to
show how staff can use and adapt these ideas to implement change
and improve careers education.
Qualifying as a doctor in 1815 at the tender age of nineteen, John
Polidori was employed less than a year later by the poet, Lord
Byron, as his travelling physician. The precocious medic was
seemingly destined for a bright future that would enable him to
combine his profession with a love of literature. In His Masters
Reflection, the authors follow Polidoris footsteps as he
accompanies Byron through Europe to Switzerland where they
eventually meet the Shelleys and Claire Clairmont. Fulfilling his
fathers prophecy, the fateful summer will prove to have a
devastating impact on Polidoris life and legacy. Byrons keen wit
and elevated status would leave the sensitive doctor feeling
isolated and undervalued. Fuelled by acerbic comments from the
poets friends, Byron finally releases Polidori from his contract,
leaving the penniless medic to wander over the Alps on foot to
Italy, his fathers homeland. Despite attempts at establishing
himself as a doctor to the expatriate community, he has to admit
defeat and return to England. Still harbouring literary ambitions,
his one chance at fame is cruelly denied when The Vampyre, the
story he had written in Geneva, is attributed to Byron. Gossip and
retelling of events have cast Polidori in the role of a petulant
plagiarist. Concussion from a riding accident deeply affected
Polidoris temperament and behaviour, leaving questions surrounding
his death, which history has recorded as suicide by prussic acid,
despite the coroners verdict of visitation by God. The authors
delve into his final years in an attempt to redress the balance.
The handsome Polidori was more than just his masters reflection.
This volume explores some of the major transitions, opportunities
and false dawns of modern British political history. It engages
with the scholarly legacy of Professor Duncan Tanner (1958-2010)
whose work was focused on the political process and on politics in
government. Chronologically its span runs from the first general
election to be conducted under the terms of the Third Reform Act
through to the 1997 referenda in favour of devolved assemblies in
Scotland and Wales. This was the period in which British
politicians most obviously addressed a mass, British-wide
electorate, seeking national approval for policies and programmes
to be enacted on a UK-wide basis. Aimed at scholars and students of
modern British history this volume will also interest the general
reader who wishes to get to grips with some of the latest thinking
about British politics. -- .
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GROWING UP IN THE 1950S, 60s and 70s in that enigmatic, wondrous
hive of industrial activity in the West Midlands, Andrew Edwards
was a reporter for The County Express newspaper based in
Stourbridge and Brierley Hill. It was his first job as a teenager,
given a chance by proprietor Lt. Col Moody of the Mark and Moody
hierarchy, it propelled Andrew to a lifelong journalist career. In
this, his second book, he tells of his roots, born in a wobbly
house in Amblecote, and his job in provincial journalism, which
took him all over the Black Country. This was a time before
computers or mobile phones, when any form of desktop digital
publishing was far in the future. Printing presses were mechanical
things bigger than double decker buses and stories were set in hot
metal! These are his reminiscences, meeting Black Country
characters like mayors, aldermen, golden wedding couples, pub
landlords, criminals and even an emerging rock star. Andrew
researches his own family - from his parents love of cycling and
sport and his father's lifetime passion with local Black Country
athletic clubs of which he was a founder member, to glass makers,
when the area produced the best handmade blown glass products in
the world. We also meet his aunty, an assistant matron,
steelmaking, book printing, a founder member of the Royal Flying
Corps in the First World War, and an army Captain in the Second;
his godfather sunk in the South China sea, canal boatman, a TV and
radio comedy gag (joke) writer, with gritty labourers, nailers and
puddlers, going back to 1727. Plus there's a mysterious
family-owned book about agriculture, written in London just after
the Great Fire of London, in 1666. This book is an eclectic mix of
Black Country stories and tales, told in a humorous style by the
author. Andrew Edwards first book MCN Days Speedway Nights is
available from Amazon and all good bookshops.
This book is the first in-depth study of the debates over
devolution in the four nations of the UK in the period up to 1939.
It explores divergent trends and attitudes towards the principle of
devolution at both local and national (UK) levels, explains the
limitations of devolution as a political ideal and the inherent
contradictions in the debates over devolution which were
unresolvable in the period under study. The book also demonstrates
the enduring potency of an all-British context and of the influence
and power of those who wished to defend the status quo. It
investigates the role of national - and Imperial - identities in
the debates over devolution, highlighting the continuing value and
importance of 'Britishness' and British identity as vital factors
in moulding popular opinion and support for established systems of
governance. In so doing, the book offers fresh perspectives on the
development of nationalisms in the 'Celtic fringe' during this
period and demonstrates the problems and limitations of such
identities as ways of mobilizing political opposition. -- .
Rising up from the heart of the Mediterranean, Sicily has a rich
and ancient history spanning over 2,000 years. A bounty prized by
invaders from the Greeks, Romans and Vandals to the Byzantines,
Arabs and Normans, Sicily's violently beautiful landscapes are
haunted by a vibrant mix of cultures and her soil has always been
fertile ground for the literary and artistic imagination. This
compelling guide uncovers the island's multi-faceted personality
through those literary figures who have managed to get under her
skin - from Pindar, Cicero and Aeschylus to Shakespeare and
Cervantes; DH Lawrence, Coleridge and Oscar Wilde to Truman Capote,
Tennessee Williams, Ezra Pound and Lawrence Durrell; as well as
local writers who have defined the modern Italian novel - Giuseppe
Tomasi di Lampedusa and Leonardo Sciascia. Through their words and
lives we witness the beauty, pain and power of the Sicilian
cultural landscape and discover how the potent mix of influences on
the island's society has been preserved forever in literature.
Mandy, the first children's novel ever written by the beloved star
of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews, is a modern
classic.Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her
own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world,
Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through
the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers.
Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage.
Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy
night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find
her--except a special friend she didn't know she had.This is the
perfect book for ten-year-old girls who love tiny houses and
stories filled with hope.
During his time as speedway reporter for MCN, Andrew Edwards
travelled extensively witnessing first-hand the thrills and spills
of world class speedway, meeting the top riders and hearing and
reporting on stories of epic euphoric success and sometimes
tragedy. Here Andrew recounts his own story from humble beginnings
in provincial journalism in the West Midlands to national newspaper
reporting of Grand Prix world meetings with anecdotes and
characters described in his own style with a fair bit of humour
along the way. How he met with some of the greatest headline makers
over decades of speedway reporting becoming great friends of many
along the way including legendary names like Ivan Mauger, Barry
Briggs, Bruce Penhall, Peter Collins, Simon Wigg, Jason Crump and
Kenny Carter. There is also the story of how Andrew experienced
major changes in the publishing industry, from hot metal presses,
the days when clanky ink ribbon typewriters were the latest
technology and even before mobile phones were invented, right
through to a new dawn of the new digital printing revolution.
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